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Mister International Kirk Bondad's homecoming parade is set for tomorrow at the SM Mall of Asia.
Mister International Kirk Bondad's homecoming parade is set for tomorrow at the SM Mall of Asia.
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said that the government targets to expand the coverage of the Walang Gutom Program to cover up to a million household beneficiaries. Speaking at the “Kumustahan” with the beneficiaries of the Walang Gutom Reducing Food Insecurity and Undernutrition with Electronic Vouchers (REFUEL) Project in Manila, Marcos said the initiative aims to increase its reach to 600,000 families in 2026 and 750,000 families in 2027. “Our goal is to reach 1 million of the poorest families. We’re doing this gradually because we’re still developing the system, but little by little, we will […]... Keep on reading: Marcos: Walang Gutom Program to target 1M household beneficiaries
MANILA, Philippines — The low pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine area of responsibility is highly likely to develop into a tropical depression in the next 24 hours, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Designated as 10e, the LPA was last spotted 1,355 kilometers east of Eastern Visayas, Pagasa said in its latest advisory on Thursday morning. “As of 8 a.m. today, 16 October 2025, the Low Pressure area (LPA 10e) being monitored outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has a ‘HIGH’ chance to develop into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours,” […]... Keep on reading: LPA outside PAR may develop into tropical depression in next 24 hours
Israel had warned it can keep Rafah shut and reduce aid supplies because it says Hamas is returning bodies too slowly, showing the risks to a truce
MANILA, Philippines — EEI Corp., backed by the Yuchengco family, has taken over the owner of the Philippine offshore gaming operator (Pogo) hub at Island Cove in Cavite. The transaction, tagged at P2.8 billion, marks the engineering firm’s entry into the real estate business. EEI on Thursday disclosed it had acquired 100 percent of First Orient International Ventures Corp. (FOIVC) shares from KC Land Oriental Pacific Inc. READ: EEI tries its hand at property development FOIVC is a real estate holding company that owns 49 hectares of land in Cavite, according to the construction. The Remulla family sold the property […]... Keep on reading: EEI acquires 49-ha land in Cavite for P2.8B
Did Klea Pineda and Janella Salvador get tattoos together?
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) are looking at possible connections between contractor couple Cezarah “Sarah” and Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya and the CLTG Builders, a company that supposedly has ties with Senator Bong Go. Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon revealed this in an ambush interview with reporters on Thursday. When asked about the possibility that Go might be linked with the Discayas, who are being investigated in the flood control probes, Dizon said: “We talked with Ombudsman (Crispin) Remulla last night about this. And now, we are […]... Keep on reading: Dizon: Ombudsman, DPWH are checking possible links between Discayas, CLTG Corp.
MANILA, Philippines—The Office of the Ombudsman and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) are investigating possible connections between contractor couple Cezarah “Sarah” and Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya and the CLTG Builders, a company reportedly connected to Senator Bong Go. Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon revealed to reporters the development in an ambush interview Thursday. Asked whether Go might be linked to the Discayas, who are under investigation in the flood control probes, Dizon said: “We talked with Ombudsman (Crispin) Remulla last night about this. And now, we are already working to look at the documents from the […]... Keep on reading: Ombudsman, DPWH reviewing Discayas-CLTG Builders contracts
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MANILA, Philippines — Asia United Bank (AUB) is looking at expanding its electronic wallet user base to at least 6.5 million customers by the end of the year. This will be through its new partnership with digital insurer Singlife Philippines. The Ng family-led bank on Wednesday inked an agreement with Singlife through AUB’s HelloMoney digital wallet. Through the HelloMoney app, clients may access Singlife’s insurance products. These include cash for income loss, which covers up to P1.8 million in case of disability or death due to accidents. There is also cash for medical costs, which provides up to P1.3 million […]... Keep on reading: Asia United Bank eyes 6.5M HelloMoney users by yearend
Ngayong taon ay ipinagdiriwang na ng longest-running comedy gag show na Bubble Gang ang kanilang ika-30 anibersaryo. Sa tinagal ng show ay maraming pagkakaibigan na ang nabuo, kabilang na ang samahang ValeenChaGa nina Chariz Solomon, Valeen Montenegro, at Lovely Abella . Sa pagbisita nila sa Fast Talk with Boy Abunda , ibinahagi ng ValeenChaGa ang pagkakaibigan na nabuo nila sa longest-running comedy gag show. Alamin ang kwento nina Chariz, Valeen, at Lovely sa gallery na ito:
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded 1,464 aftershocks from the magnitude 7.4 and 6.8 earthquakes that rocked Davao Oriental last Oct. 10. In an advisory sent to reporters on Thursday, Phivolcs said the aftershocks had magnitudes ranging between 1.2 and 5.8 and that 19 of them were felt by the public as of 8 a.m. on Oct. 16. A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck an area 48 kilometers northeast of Manay town, Davao Oriental at 9:43 a.m. on Oct. 10. Then a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck another area 43 kilometers southeast of Manay at 7:12 […]... Keep on reading: Phivolcs logs 1,464 aftershocks following Oct. 10 Davao Oriental quakes
The videos circulating online are AI-generated. The Department of Education has also debunked posts spreading false information about class suspensions.
MANILA, Philippines—The headline sparked concern: “₱1.7 trillion wiped out in market wealth due to corruption.” The statement, attributed to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), raised alarm among investors and policymakers. But just days later, the SEC took it back. They admitted the figure was based on a “fictitious” social media report. No such computation existed, and no such data had been verified. The damage, however, was already done. READ: Go refutes SEC chief’s P1.7-trillion market loss claim The controversy over so-called “ghost” flood control projects—and the widespread corruption behind them—has not only spotlighted inefficiencies in public infrastructure spending. It […]... Keep on reading: Flood control corruption cripples PH business confidence